1993 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2012 Acura TL
To start off, 2012 Acura TL is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Acura TL weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 Citroen Rally Raid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Citroen Rally Raid | 2012 Acura TL | |
| Make | Citroen | Acura |
| Model | Rally Raid | TL |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4928 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2776 mm |
